COMMUNITY SERVICES

The American Red Cross is community-based organization. All programs and services are for the benefit of neighbors in the Susquehanna Valley. You can build a better and safer community by volunteering with the local Red Cross.

Animal Assisted Therapy

Visit nursing homes and other agencies with your pets. Animal Assisted Therapy involves the interactions of pets and residents with guidance from the volunteer. Together, the volunteer and the pet can help brighten a resident’s day. NOTE: All human volunteers must bring their animal to the chapter, present a current record of the animal’s shots and a photo of the animal for a photo ID. If you do not have one, a photo may be taken in the office. Shot records must be resubmitted as the pet’s shots are updated. It is required that volunteers participate in at least one workshop. Volunteer Schedule: Flexible Hours Required: At least one visit per month Minimum Age: 16, younger if accompanied by an adult

Public Awareness Events Volunteer

The American Red Cross is frequently asked to participate in local community and health fairs. We need individuals who would be willing to set up and man these displays, and provide appropriate Red Cross information to the public. Training is provided and is free. Volunteer Schedule: Varies Hours Required: 2 - 6 hours per fair Minimum Age: 16

Special Order Service (SOS) Volunteers

Assist with once and done projects such as phone-a-thons and bulk mailings. Volunteers receive information on types of projects, dates and times and can sign up as they wish. Come join the fun! Volunteer Schedule: Based on projects Hours Required: 2 -3 hours per project Minimum Age: 12

Knitters/Sewers

Use your skills to create lap robes, sweaters, blankets, etc. Materials will be provided by the chapter when available. This work can be done at the volunteer’s own pace. Items are distributed in the fall to local schools, nursing homes and other appropriate community organizations. Volunteer Schedule: At your convenience! Hours Required: As many as needed Minimum Age: n/a

General Office Support Volunteer

Help with various office projects such as mailings, filing, copying and data entry. Instructions are given at the time of volunteering. Volunteer Schedule: Flexible Hours Required: Varies Minimum Age: Varies with work

Volunteer Orientation Presenter

Present orientations to incoming volunteers and assist in interviewing for volunteer placement. Volunteer Schedule: When available Hours Required: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. OR 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Minimum Age: 18

If you have any questions, contact our volunteer specialists by calling 234-3101 or 299-5561, or via e-mail.